Over $800 donated to nonprofit raised from holiday concert

ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Community Band (ACB) made a donation of $807 to Applause Children’s Theater (ACT), raised from the generous audience at their 2024 Holiday Concert. This contribution reflects the ACB’s ongoing commitment to supporting local nonprofits, particularly those dedicated to music and the arts.

Each year, the ACB musicians vote on local deserving nonprofit organizations as beneficiaries of their indoor concerts, and this year’s partnership with ACT highlights their dedication to fostering creativity and performance opportunities for young talent in the community. The donation will help further ACT’s mission to provide high-quality theater education and performance experiences for children.

“We are thrilled to support Applause Children’s Theater and their incredible work with youth in our community,” said Beth Bean, spokesperson for the Atascadero Community Band. “The generosity of our audience at the Holiday Concert shows just how much our local arts community values and supports one another.”

Applause Children’s Theater’s next production is “Shrek Jr., the Musical,” which will take place March 27, 28, and 29. For more information visit applausechildrenstheater.com

The Atascadero Community Band’s next concert, Dynamic Duos, will take place on Sunday, March 2, at 3 p.m. at the Atascadero Bible Church. For more information about joining the Atascadero Community Band or their upcoming events, visit atascaderoband.org

The Atascadero Community Band is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that welcomes musicians of all ages and abilities, and is dedicated to promoting music appreciation and education through free concerts for the community.

Feature Image: (From left) Beth Bean, VP of the Atascadero Community Band, presents a donation check to Ziah Brajkovich, Mila Brajkovich, and founder Vikky Mullin of Applause Children’s Theater, while cast members for the upcoming production of “Shrek Jr.” look on. Photo provided by Atascadero Community Band